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Freezing and storing - Defrosting
Making ice
Figure P
Fill the ice-making trays with water to three-
quarters full, and place them in the freezing
tray.
To remove the ice cubes easily, gently bend
the tray.
Artificial ice blocks
(Fig. w/30).
This accessory is only included with certain
models, so if yours does not contain one,
disregard this section.
The artificial ice blocks prevent food from
warming-up too quickly in the event of a
power cut or failure.
They are most effective if they are placed in
the upper drawer directly on top of the
products.
The artificial ice blocks may be taken out of
the appliance and used as a practical
means to keep food temporarily cool, e.g. in
an insulated cooling bag.
Defrosting the refrigerator
compartment
The refrigerator compartment defrosts
automatically. On doing so, the water runs
along a drainage duct figure
d
/11, to the
drainpipe, figure
d
/21, and is collected at
the back of the unit in the evaporation
trough, where it is then evaporated.
Defrosting the freezer
compartment
To defrost the freezer compartment,
please disconnect the unit from the
mains or remove the fuse.
The accumulation of thick layers of frost or
ice in the freezer compartment trays is
detrimental to the operation of the unit, and
increases the consumption of electricity.
When the layer of ice is approximately 1/2
cm. thick, it is necessary to defrost the
freezer; as a rule, two or three times a year.
It is best to do so when there is a small
amount of food, or none at all, in the freezer
compartment. If there are products in the
freezer, connect the fast freeze function
approximately 4 hours before defrosting in
order to ensure that the food is at a very low
temperature, and will therefore remain cold
for longer at room temperature.
Then take out the freezer drawers, complete
with their contents. Wrap the food in several
sheets of newspaper and put them in a cool
place. Leave the door of the unit open, and
unplug or take out the fuse.
The defrosting operation should be carried
out quickly. (The durability of frozen
products diminishes according to the length
of time they spend at room temperature).
To collect the water during the defrosting
process, change the position of the part
which fits into the orifice of the empty lower
drawer (fig j), placing it in the drain.
After defrosting, dry the water resulting from
the process, and clean the inside of the unit.
Tips for defrosting
To accelerate the defrosting process, the
best thing to do is place a pan of hot water
on one of the freezing trays.
Take care with the use of defrosting
sprays, as these could form explosive
gases, or contain solvents and propellants
which damage the plastic parts, or which
are damaging to the health.
If possible, do not scrape the frost or ice, as
this could damage the freezing trays.
It is best to leave the unit to defrost naturally.
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